Association between pulse pressure and risk of hospital admissions for cardiovascular events among people with Type 2 diabetes: a population-based case-control study (2015)
Journal Article
Yu. (2015). Association between pulse pressure and risk of hospital admissions for cardiovascular events among people with Type 2 diabetes: a population-based case-control study. Diabetic Medicine, 1201 -1206. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.12693

AIM: To investigate the association between pulse pressure and risk of hospitalization for cardiovascular events among people with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS: A population-based case-control study was carried out using data from medical databases. A to... Read More about Association between pulse pressure and risk of hospital admissions for cardiovascular events among people with Type 2 diabetes: a population-based case-control study.

Developing a handheld record for patients with cystic fibrosis (2015)
Journal Article
Narayan, O., Davies, S., Tibbins, C., Rees, J., Lenney, W., & Gilchrist, F. (2015). Developing a handheld record for patients with cystic fibrosis. Patient Related Outcome Measures, 2015(6), 225 - 228. https://doi.org/10.2147/PROM.S86298

Patient handheld records (PHHRs) promote self-management and empower the holder to take a more active role in the management of their disease. They have been used successfully in improving preventative care for children and have contributed to improv... Read More about Developing a handheld record for patients with cystic fibrosis.

Transition between home dialysis modalities: another piece in the jigsaw of the integrated care pathway (2015)
Journal Article
Davies, & Lambie. (2015). Transition between home dialysis modalities: another piece in the jigsaw of the integrated care pathway. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 30(11), 1781 -1783. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfv279

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Effect of allopurinol on all-cause mortality in adults with incident gout: propensity score-matched landmark analysis (2015)
Journal Article
Kuo, C., Grainge, M. J., Mallen, C., Zhang, W., & Doherty, M. (2015). Effect of allopurinol on all-cause mortality in adults with incident gout: propensity score-matched landmark analysis. Rheumatology, 54(12), 2145-2150. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kev246

Objective. To examine the association between allopurinol use and all-cause mortality for patients with incident gout. Methods. We compared all-cause mortality in incident gout patients who received allopurinol for at least 6 months within the exposu... Read More about Effect of allopurinol on all-cause mortality in adults with incident gout: propensity score-matched landmark analysis.

X-ray diffraction from bone employing annular and semi-annular beams (2015)
Journal Article
Dicken, A., Evans, J., Rogers, K., Stone, N., Greenwood, C., Godber, S., Prokopiou, D., Clement, J., Lyburn, I., Martin, R., & Zioupos, P. (2015). X-ray diffraction from bone employing annular and semi-annular beams. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 60(15), 5803 - 5812. https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/60/15/5803

There is a compelling need for accurate, low cost diagnostics to identify osteotissues that are associated with a high risk of fracture within an individual. To satisfy this requirement the quantification of bone characteristics such as ‘bone quality... Read More about X-ray diffraction from bone employing annular and semi-annular beams.

Metabolic syndrome: a review of the role of vitamin D in mediating susceptibility and outcome (2015)
Journal Article
Strange, R. C., Shipman, K. E., & Ramachandran, S. (2015). Metabolic syndrome: a review of the role of vitamin D in mediating susceptibility and outcome. World Journal of Diabetes, 6(7), 896 - 911. https://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v6.i7.896

Despite the well-recognised role of vitamin D in a wide range of physiological processes, hypovitaminosis is common worldwide (prevalence 30%-50%) presumably arising from inadequate exposure to ultraviolet radiation and insufficient consumption. Whil... Read More about Metabolic syndrome: a review of the role of vitamin D in mediating susceptibility and outcome.

A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study). (2015)
Journal Article
(2015). A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study). Clinical Rehabilitation, 686 - 696. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215515593784

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy. DESIGN: Multi-centre pragmatic unblinded parallel group randomised controlled trial. SE... Read More about A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study)..

Modelling the Interplay between Lifestyle Factors and Genetic Predisposition on Markers of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk (2015)
Journal Article
Walker, C. G., Solis-Trapala, I., Holzapfel, C., Ambrosini, G. L., Fuller, N. R., Loos, R. J., Hauner, H., Caterson, I. D., & Jebb, S. A. (2015). Modelling the Interplay between Lifestyle Factors and Genetic Predisposition on Markers of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk. PloS one, e0131681 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0131681

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is determined by a complex interplay involving lifestyle factors and genetic predisposition. Despite this, many studies do not consider the relative contributions of this complex array of factors... Read More about Modelling the Interplay between Lifestyle Factors and Genetic Predisposition on Markers of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk.

The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis (2015)
Journal Article
Potts, J., Gray, L., Brady, E., Khunti, K., Davies, M., & Bodicoat, D. (2015). The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis. PloS one, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0126769

Aims
To determine the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists compared with placebo and other anti-diabetic agents on weight loss in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods
Electronic searches were conduc... Read More about The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis.

Changes in gait which occur before and during the adolescent growth spurt in children treated by selective dorsal rhizotomy. (2015)
Journal Article
McFall, J., Stewart, C., Kidgell, V., Postans, N., Jarvis, S., Freeman, R., & Roberts, A. (2015). Changes in gait which occur before and during the adolescent growth spurt in children treated by selective dorsal rhizotomy. Gait and Posture, 42(3), 317 - 322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.06.187

This paper presents long term follow up results from 17 children (6 girls, 11 boys, GMFCS levels II-IV), treated by means of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR). The particular focus is on the effect of the adolescent growth spurt on patients who had pr... Read More about Changes in gait which occur before and during the adolescent growth spurt in children treated by selective dorsal rhizotomy..

One-year trajectories of depression and anxiety symptoms in older patients presenting in general practice with musculoskeletal pain: A latent class growth analysis. (2015)
Journal Article
Rzewuska, M., Mallen, C. D., Strauss, V. Y., Belcher, J., & Peat, G. (2015). One-year trajectories of depression and anxiety symptoms in older patients presenting in general practice with musculoskeletal pain: A latent class growth analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 79(3), 195 - 201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.05.016

OBJECTIVE: Distinguishing transient from persistent anxiety and depression symptoms in older people presenting to general practice with musculoskeletal pain is potentially important for effective management. This study sought to identify distinct pos... Read More about One-year trajectories of depression and anxiety symptoms in older patients presenting in general practice with musculoskeletal pain: A latent class growth analysis..

Hospitalisation among patients with diabetes associated with a Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative: a mixed methods case study (2015)
Journal Article
Yu. (2015). Hospitalisation among patients with diabetes associated with a Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative: a mixed methods case study. Future Hospital Journal, 92 - 98 (7). https://doi.org/10.7861/futurehosp.2-2-92

Integrated care has been postulated to result in improvements to diabetes outcomes, including reduced hospitalisation. The Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative (DICI) aimed to integrate primary, secondary and community diabetes care in East Cambridges... Read More about Hospitalisation among patients with diabetes associated with a Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative: a mixed methods case study.

Efficacy of hip resurfacing arthroplasty: 6 year results from an international multisurgeon prospective cohort study. (2015)
Journal Article
(2015). Efficacy of hip resurfacing arthroplasty: 6 year results from an international multisurgeon prospective cohort study

Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing is undertaken worldwide. This procedure helps preserve femoral bone stock and allows patients to return to high activity sports. Most outcome studies are individual surgeon case series from single centers where the resu... Read More about Efficacy of hip resurfacing arthroplasty: 6 year results from an international multisurgeon prospective cohort study..

Illness beliefs and the sociocultural context of diabetes self-management in British South Asians: a mixed methods study (2015)
Journal Article
Chew-Graham. (2015). Illness beliefs and the sociocultural context of diabetes self-management in British South Asians: a mixed methods study. BMC Family Practice, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-015-0269-y

Background
British South Asians have a higher incidence of diabetes and poorer health outcomes compared to the general UK population. Beliefs about diabetes are known to play an important role in self-management, yet little is known about the socioc... Read More about Illness beliefs and the sociocultural context of diabetes self-management in British South Asians: a mixed methods study.

The redevelopment of the pain attitudes and beliefs scale: a measure of healthcare practitioners’ attitudes and beliefs about musculoskeletal pain (2015)
Journal Article
Duncan, K., Foster, N., Campbell, P., Thomas, E., & Bishop, A. (2015). The redevelopment of the pain attitudes and beliefs scale: a measure of healthcare practitioners’ attitudes and beliefs about musculoskeletal pain. Physiotherapy, e334 - e335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.539

Prodromal symptoms in knee osteoarthritis: a nested case–control study using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (2015)
Journal Article
Case, R., Thomas, E., Clarke, E., & Peat, G. (2015). Prodromal symptoms in knee osteoarthritis: a nested case–control study using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 23(7), 1083 - 1089. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2014.12.026

OBJECTIVE: In order to gain a better understanding of the timing of emergent symptoms of osteoarthritis, we sought to investigate the existence, duration and nature of a prodromal symptomatic phase preceding incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis... Read More about Prodromal symptoms in knee osteoarthritis: a nested case–control study using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative.

Management of respiratory exacerbations (2015)
Book Chapter
Gilchrist, F., & Horsley, A. (2015). Management of respiratory exacerbations. In Cystic Fibrosis, 2nd ed (75-94)

Light beam diaphragm collimation errors and their effects on radiation dose for pelvic radiography (2015)
Journal Article
(2015). Light beam diaphragm collimation errors and their effects on radiation dose for pelvic radiography

Purpose: To investigate the range of collimation errors in x-ray rooms and to calculate their possible effects on the radiation dose for anteroposterior pelvic examinations. Methods: A collimator test tool was suspended at 3 heights (14, 21, and 28 c... Read More about Light beam diaphragm collimation errors and their effects on radiation dose for pelvic radiography.

Introducing Evidence Through Research "Push": Using Theory and Qualitative Methods. (2015)
Journal Article
Dziedzic, & Jinks. (2015). Introducing Evidence Through Research "Push": Using Theory and Qualitative Methods. Qualitative Health Research, 1560 - 1575. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732315570120

A multitude of factors can influence the uptake and implementation of complex interventions in health care. A plethora of theories and frameworks recognize the need to establish relationships, understand organizational dynamics, address context and c... Read More about Introducing Evidence Through Research "Push": Using Theory and Qualitative Methods..

Improving the care of people with long-term conditions in primary care: protocol for the ENHANCE pilot trial (2015)
Journal Article
Healey, E. L., Jinks, C., Tan, V. A., Chew-Graham, C. A., Lawton, S. A., Nicholls, E., Finney, A. G., Porcheret, M., Cooper, V., Lewis, M., Dziedzic, K. S., Wathall, S., & Mallen, C. D. (2015). Improving the care of people with long-term conditions in primary care: protocol for the ENHANCE pilot trial. Journal of Comorbidity, 5(1), 135 -149. https://doi.org/10.15256/joc.2015.5.60

Background:
Long-term conditions (LTCs) are important determinants of quality of life and healthcare expenditure worldwide. Whilst multimorbidity is increasingly the norm in primary care, clinical guidelines and the delivery of care remain focused o... Read More about Improving the care of people with long-term conditions in primary care: protocol for the ENHANCE pilot trial.